James Alford Clark grew up on Chalfont Drive, Alexandria, VA. He was the son of George S. Clark, Jr. and Elizabeth S. Clark. He had a brother, William Randolph Clark. He attended George Mason Elementary School, Jefferson School (for 8th grade), George Washington High School (9th and 10th grades), and then completed his secondary education at Francis C. Hammond High School, when it opened. Jim attended Adelphi University on Long Island, NY. He was a talented writer, artist, and musician. He loved to follow the changing styles of automobiles, often drawing his own versions of cars. He played the viola in elementary, junior, and high school where he was in the school orchestras. His greatest talent was in his ability to play the piano. He also played the organ and was allowed to practice at the Westminster Presbyterian Church where he and his family were members. Although he was an accomplished classical pianist he really loved Dixieland and ragtime music. In high school he played in a five-piece band called the “Mad Hatters”. Later on he performed solo in restaurants and in saloons in the District of Columbia. He had the ability to improvise pieces of his own that were very much enjoyed by his audiences. Jim loved New York City and all it has to offer in the way of music and art, often making trips there on his own.
Jim was a voluntary patient at St Elizabeth's Hospital beginning March 8, 1965. He fell to his death from the Calvert Street Bridge. The fall was observed by a Park Policeman who was on horseback about 50 yards away.
Jim was a voluntary patient at St Elizabeth's Hospital beginning March 8, 1965. He fell to his death from the Calvert Street Bridge. The fall was observed by a Park Policeman who was on horseback about 50 yards away.
James Alford Clark grew up on Chalfont Drive, Alexandria, VA. He was the son of George S. Clark, Jr. and Elizabeth S. Clark. He had a brother, William Randolph Clark. He attended George Mason Elementary School, Jefferson School (for 8th grade), George Washington High School (9th and 10th grades), and then completed his secondary education at Francis C. Hammond High School, when it opened. Jim attended Adelphi University on Long Island, NY. He was a talented writer, artist, and musician. He loved to follow the changing styles of automobiles, often drawing his own versions of cars. He played the viola in elementary, junior, and high school where he was in the school orchestras. His greatest talent was in his ability to play the piano. He also played the organ and was allowed to practice at the Westminster Presbyterian Church where he and his family were members. Although he was an accomplished classical pianist he really loved Dixieland and ragtime music. In high school he played in a five-piece band called the “Mad Hatters”. Later on he performed solo in restaurants and in saloons in the District of Columbia. He had the ability to improvise pieces of his own that were very much enjoyed by his audiences. Jim loved New York City and all it has to offer in the way of music and art, often making trips there on his own.
Jim was a voluntary patient at St Elizabeth's Hospital beginning March 8, 1965. He fell to his death from the Calvert Street Bridge. The fall was observed by a Park Policeman who was on horseback about 50 yards away.
Jim was a voluntary patient at St Elizabeth's Hospital beginning March 8, 1965. He fell to his death from the Calvert Street Bridge. The fall was observed by a Park Policeman who was on horseback about 50 yards away.
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Burial Date: 08/12/1965
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